Sydney’s landscape offers rich inspiration for drawing. This practical art course focuses on observing and capturing local scenery using pencil and ink wash techniques. Participants explore line, tone and composition while developing confidence in translating outdoor environments onto the page. The emphasis is on skill development and personal expression rather than perfection, making the course suitable for beginners and those wishing to refine their drawing practice.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Weeks 1 and 2 – Drawing the landscape in black chalk pencil and ink wash.
• Weeks 3 and 4 – Drawing the landscape in ink wash.
• Weeks 5 to 8 – Drawing the landscape in black chalk, ink wash and white gouache for highlights.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Be able to visually analyse and deconstruct an Old Master landscape drawing, in order to apply the skills observed to a drawing practice.
2. Be able to apply ink in contours and washes, to effectively describe close, distant and ephemeral forms within the landscape.
3. Gain an ability to employ ink washes to describe tonality and atmosphere, both as observed in an Old Master drawing and then within the landscape.
4. Gain a knowledge of composition and the role of both linear forms and masses of light and shade, as essential contributors to its harmony.

MATERIALS LIST

1. Hard oil based black chalk pencil – e.g. Faber Castel
2. Kneadable eraser and stanley knife
3. A2 portable sketch book – either watercolour paper or designed to take water mediums.
4. 2 pointed round watercolour brushes. Size 6 and 8.
5. Indian ink
6. Small tube of white gouache

IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.

ART SUPPLY STOCKISTS

The following stockists are examples of places where you can purchase art materials for your course:

• Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
• Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney. WEA students receive a 10% discount on materials required for their course at the York Street store when showing their course confirmation email.
• Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
• The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
• The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162

You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.